Old Dad Joe Trail over Bureau Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBureau County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W JCT Ill 26 · Structure no. 006013400000000
- Built
- 1863
- 162 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 148 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dad Joe Trail over Bureau Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Old Dad Joe Trail over Bureau Creek in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1863 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 162 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dad Joe Trail over Bureau Creek built?
It was built in 1863, making it 162 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Old Dad Joe Trail over Bureau Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Old Dad Joe Trail over Bureau Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Dad Joe Trail over Bureau Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dad Joe Trail over Bureau Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.